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Events Calendar - 2026

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Arts & Crafts Shows

The Abbe Museum's Dawnland Festival Collaborates with the Smithsonian

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026 26 Mt Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

The Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas returns on the campus of College of the Atlantic. Hosted by the Abbe Museum, this multi-day summer festival celebrates Wabanaki and Native thought leadership through panels, performances, and a Northeastern Native arts market.

The 2026 festival marks a special collaboration with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as part of the Of the People: Smithsonian Festival of Festivals. Select panels and performances will feature joint programming, while the festival remains firmly centered on Wabanaki voices, perspectives, and cultural stewardship.

For more information, visit the Dawnland Festival website.
See website for more details.
207-288-3519

Comedy

Comedy Night presented by Great Falls Comedy Club

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026 270 Stevens Avenue Portland, ME 04102

Great Falls Comedy Club presents a night of laughs and good eats with good friends. Join us at the Italian Heritage Center, round up a crew and get your tickets early. Seating is limited.
6pm Doors Open
$45 members/$50 non members
207-807-2299

Dance

Line Dancing Night

Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026 40 Westland Avenue, Portland, ME 04102

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting evening of food, fun, and dancing with Line Dance 207! The night begins with a beginner-friendly line dancing lesson, followed by two hours of open dancing for all skill levels.

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring a pizza station, loaded potato bar, fresh Italian salad bar, and Nonna's Lemon Dream Cake. Guests can also take advantage of free parking, door prizes, and a cash bar throughout the evening.

Schedule:
• 5:30 PM – Doors Open
• 6:00 PM – Dinner & Cash Bar
• 7:00 PM – Beginner Line Dancing Lesson
• 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Dancing with Line Dance 207

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or trying line dancing for the first time, this lively community event promises a memorable night of music, dancing, and great company.

There are two ways to buy tickets:

If you prefer to pay with cash or a check, download, fill out, and return the form via mail or by stopping at the Italian Heritage Center or buying in our Cantina.

Click this link. Can be used by Members and Non Members. Buying tickets online adds a small transaction fee ($.96-$1.14) to the cost.
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$30 Non-Members / $25 Members
207-807-2299

Sports

42nd Annual Trek Across Maine

Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 15 Farm View Dr New Gloucester, ME 04260

THE 42nd ANNUAL TREK ACROSS MAINE: Join the American Lung Association for the 42nd annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend! Choose our traditional 3-day, 180-mile option, or do it your own way, virtually. The ride starts and ends at the scenic Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, with acres of lush woods and beautiful farmland. While riding the Trek you will travel through the rolling hills of central Maine, riding through many memorable Maine towns, including Freeport, with views of the wild lupines and serene Maine lakes and rivers along the way. Overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, provide a place to rest and relax after each leg of the Trek. Activities, entertainment and food are all a part of the full Trek experience at each location. Our ride is fully equipped with volunteers, local and state law enforcement, and support vehicles along the route.
7:00am
$50 Registration Fee + Fundraising
207-624-0312